[NEohioPAL] BOOM! Theater to cast COMPANY

[Val Renner]

BOOM! Theater will present COMPANY

Show dates:
May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16,17 & 18.
Where: Knight Stage at the Akron Civic Theatre

Auditions: February 3 , 2025 from 5 - 9:30pm
Where: Akron Civic Main Stage - 182 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
Sign Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A4A72FAAFCCE9-53997383-boom

Call back: February 10, 2025, from 6 - 9pm
Where: Akron Civic Main Stage

Rehearsals start: March 23, 2025

Director: Warren Scott Friedman
Any questions can be directed to vrenner at akroncivic.com<mailto:vrenner at akroncivic.com>

COMPANY
SYNOPSIS
On the night of his 35th birthday, Robert struggles to think of a wish to make as he blows out his birthday candles. The lone bachelor, surrounded by "those good and crazy people" -- his married friends -- Robert is uncertain whether he should simply be happy with his lot or whether he should wish for his own romantic partner. Over a series of dinner parties, first dates, and thoughtful conversations, Robert attempts to understand the pros and cons of marriage from his diverse and frequently hilarious friends, and begins to make sense of his own persistent bachelorhood. Company, Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking modern musical, is a mature, intelligent, and wildly funny look at relationships, vulnerability, and "being alive."


CHARACTERS
Robert
The Story's protagonist, a keen observer who appears to be happy. He is the only one in his circle still single. terrified of marriage, but fears a lifetime of loneliness
Lead role
Baritone

Harry
Sarahs husband. He is a recovering alcoholic. Believes the advantages of marriage outweighs the disadvantages.
Supporting role
Baritone

Susan
Peter's Wife and Ex Wife. Delicate southern belle .Motherly in her affections towards Robert.
Supporting role
Soprano

Sarah
Harry's hypercritical wife, she is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting and loving.
Supporting role
Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Peter
Susans husband. the perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships.
Supporting role
Baritone

Jenny
Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband David and will; indulge him from time to time.
Supporting role
Soprano

David
Jenny's husband; relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return.
Supporting role
Baritone

Paul
Amy's fiancé .Patient with her neurotic nature. fully commits to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert to do the same.
Supporting
Tenor

Joanne
Acerbic and Demanding, too old to be part of the young crowd, but would not fit well with the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband Larry
Supporting role
Alto

Larry
Joanne's husband. Stoic and centered but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife's behavior, but knows when to put his foot down.
Supporting role
Baritone

April
A girlfriend of Robert's. she is flight attendant who came to New York to live in radio city. Dizzy and adorable
Featured role
Mezzo-Soprano

Marta
A girlfriend of Robert's. Intensely modern, seeking adventure and excitement in the city.
Featured role
Mezzo-Soprano

Kathy
A former girlfriend of Robert's now considered a good friend. she plans to leave the city for a life of domesticity. Sweet and Loving.
Featured role
Soprano

Amy
A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul, but terrified of marriage. after a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate.
Supporting role
Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

BOOM! Theater taps into a growing movement called "creative aging." While older adults comprise a large percentage of the arts and culture audience (theaters, symphonies, museums), they are not as often the makers of arts and culture content, especially when it comes to casting in community theater productions. BOOM! wants to change the playing field. Most actors and musicians along with production are 50 +, some productions are multi-generational where needed.


Valerie Renner
Associate Director - Programming, Media, Marketing
Akron Civic Theatre
182 S. Main Street
Akron OH  44308
PH: 330-535-3179 ext. 207
Fax: 234-525-6467
Email: vrenner at akroncivic.com

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